Private Tour

Private Group Eagle Preserve Float Trip in Haines

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Simply put, a private rafting excursion is the best possible way to see bald eagles in their natural habitat. Floating through the heart of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in Haines Alaska is a must see attraction and you won't want to miss the jaw dropping scenery, delightful guides and genuine Alaskan wildlife.

Watch eagles catching salmon and caring for young eagles in the numerous nests that line the riverbanks. Look for bears, moose, and a host of other wildlife that call the preserve home.

Relax or take pictures as your private guide navigates the narrow channels of the Preserve's glacial fed rivers.

Enjoy a hearty snack and hot drinks at the end of the tour.

Local pickup and all river gear is included.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately

Minimum age is 4 years old

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Pickup and drop-off

Snacks

Rafting equipment

Gratuities

What To Expect

Your private group of up to 8 people will be picked up by your guide for a short (30 minutes) van ride to the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Once at the launch site you will don life jackets and rubber boots and listen to a safety briefing before climbing into your raft. For the next few hours you will drift swiftly along watching the numerous eagles that come to the river to fish. Bears and moose as well as a host of other birdlife also call the Preserve home and a keen eye will find an infinite number of sights to behold. The guide does all of the rowing so you can enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Cameras and binoculars are welcome but remember the rule of the river - the more expensive your equipment, the faster it sinks. You will finish the trip with a riverside picnic before heading back to town with your guide.

Options

Eagle Preserve Float Trip in Haines

Option 1: Relaxing 4 hour tour of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve by raft. Trip includes dockside / hotel pickup, river gear and a light snack of locally caught smoked salmon. Cameras are welcome.
Pickup included

Eagle Preserve Float Trip

Eagle Preserve Float Trip: Relaxing 4 hour tour of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve by raft. Trip includes dockside / hotel pickup, river gear and snack.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

80 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great trip. Zack was an...
Ben B,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great trip. Zack was an amazing guide and very informative. The horseflies were a little annoying but maybe some bug spray would have helped.
Great float trip
Ben S,
Sep 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great trip and rafting guide. Andy was super knowledgeable and flexible on trip timing. Saw tons of eagles, geese and ducks. Beautiful scenery on the river. Windy with some rain, but still an enjoyable trip for a group of 8 (4 adults/4 kids).
Amazing experience
Steven S,
Jul 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Seeing the bald eagles up close was amazing. We also managed to see a moose and a weasel. Sam was very knowledgeable and a great guide. We felt safe the whole time. Highly recommended this experience.
Great raft trip down a peaceful gorgeous river
Berta B,
Aug 19, 2023
- Viator
5.00
This was our favorite excursion of all the Alaska cruise! We were alone in the raft with Jake our guide who did a fabulous job of guiding us down the river. We must have seen over 2 dozen eagles. The river was peaceful and beautiful. Great excursion!!!
Eagle Preserve relaxing and informative
Colleen T,
May 29, 2022
- Viator
5.00
We saw an eagle take flight from the shore. We also saw an otter and a moose. Our guide, Andy, was very knowledgeable about many subjects pertaining to Alaska and shared his knowledge and stories with us.